Leaside Lawn Bowling Club
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the game played?
  • Look at a website about lawn bowling.
  • Look at videos about lawn bowling.


I have always thought of lawn bowling as a game for old people. Is that the case?
  • No. People of all ages can bowl. Lawn bowling is a game that is played by youngsters and by seniors and a participant can get a surprising amount of exercise during a game. You will get your exercise by the walking back and forth as the ends are played, by the bending, stretching and the thrust required to deliver 3 or 4 bowls each end, and by the bending to gather the bowls.
  • We have casual games that our new bowlers feel quite comfortable in playing. We have games where the competition is definitely present.
  • The game is easy to learn but challenging to master and once someone who is not a senior tries the game, it becomes obvious that there are challenges a-plenty. That is why it is not just a game for seniors. However, the beauty of the game is that seniors can take advantage of their finely-honed skills and still bowl competitively. It is a game of touch and strategy and for that, you are never too old or too young.

I have never bowled before. Can I try a game at L.L.B.C. to see if I like it?
  • We offer “no obligation to join”, learn-to-bowl sessions and coaching. 
  • We supply the equipment.

Can I borrow some lawn bowls to learn the game and then continue to use them for a while?
  • Yes. We have many sets of bowls available at the Club for you to use for your first game and even your first year of bowling.
  • You can even rent those bowls for your second season of bowling.

Do lawn bowlers need to wear white?
  • No. For all of our general "Club" bowling and for our tournaments at L.L.B.C., we dress casually in colours of our choice.
  • For some "fun days" we have suggested colour-themed wear.

Do I need to wear special shoes?
  • No. Just something reasonably smooth and flat-soled such as sandals or running shoes without heavy treads or walking shoes with low heels. We ask this so that you won’t damage our greens (grass).

Will I eventually need to buy my own bowls?
  • You may want to purchase your own  but we have bowls that you can rent.

What types of memberships are available?
  • Adult Bowling Members is $200 per season. 
  • Social Membership is $35.00.
  • Student Membership (18 to 25 years) is $75.00.

How frequently can I bowl at L.L.B.C.?
  • We bowl on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - mornings and  evenings.

Do I need to join a team to bowl?
  • We do not have set teams for most social bowling; just come out and bowl.
  • We do have teams for some of our Club events and for inter-club, provincial and national tournaments.

How long is a typical game?
  • About two hours

How long is your bowling season?
  • About 5 months. We usually bowl from early May to early October.

Do men and women bowl together?
  • Absolutely. Most of our bowling at Leaside Lawn Bowling Club, has women and men bowling together.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Information
    • Map and Directions
    • Our Facilty: Photos & Information
    • Club Management
    • Mission Statement
    • Our History
    • Photos of Current Season Events
  • Schedules
    • Club Calendar >
      • Subscribe to our LLBC Events Calendar
    • Weekly Bowling Schedule
    • Events Schedule
    • Open Tournaments Schedule
    • 4-3-2-1 Bowling
    • Rock 'n' Bowl
    • Indoor Bowling
    • Friday Board Games and Carpet Bowling
    • Saturday Cards
  • Membership & Rentals
    • Membership Information
    • Bowling Instruction - Terms and Videos
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Group Rentals